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Preventative Fire Measures Lifted
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Effective immediately, all preventive fire measures have been lifted due to recent monsoon rain. This includes reinstating fire, charcoal, and propane grill use and smoking outside.
Ayer Hall
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Ayer Hall on the campus of Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The property is significant as the first academic building erected on the Jackson State University campus, an HBCU that arose out of the desire to foster the development of Black teachers and preachers in Mississippi.
Jackson Hall, Kentucky State University
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Jackson Hall on the campus of Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The building is significant as the first permanent building erected on the campus of Kentucky State University, Kentucky's second state-supported institution of higher learning and a land-grant HBCU.
Celebrating the Volunteer Tradition at the Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Located near Cambridge, Massachusetts’ historic Harvard Square, the tall shade trees and variety of residences that line Brattle Street are part of its historic character. A stately yellow house, set back from the street, shares a colonial design with others in its neighborhood and yet attracts attention.
Rinconada Canyon Stop 2
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Audio Tour Stop #2: The Volcanic Landscape.
Bear activity increasing on Moose-Wilson Road
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: MOOSE, W -Bears have begun to gather within the Moose-Wilson Corridor to forage on seasonally-abundant, natural foods. We need your help to provide bears ample space and allow them the opportunity to feed as part of their natural behavior.
Sustainable Food Choices on the Trail
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Food service in the backcountry requires concessioners to plan, overcome difficulties, and satisfy visitor’s nutritional needs with limited resources. Considering sustainable and healthy choices may be a challenge in the backcountry. Typical freeze-dried or dehydrated meals are lightweight and easy to...
National Public Lands Day 2023 at Big Thicket
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: KOUNTZE, Texas - Big Thicket National Preserve is excited to announce three volunteer events taking place on the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event, National Public Lands Day, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Volunteers can help rangers take care of Big Thicket ahead of our busy fall season at one of three events.
Charles P. Adams House
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: The Charles P. Adams House on the campus of Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The property is significant as the longtime residence of Charles Philip Adams, the founder of Grambling State University, a historically Black university.
July 18, 1787: A Republican Form of Government
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: "[I] have little doubt that the people will be as ready to receive as we shall be able to propose, a Government that will secure their liberties & happiness.".
BLM expands public recreation opportunities along John Day River
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management recently acquired approximately 4,000 acres of property along the lower John Day Wild and Scenic River from the Western Rivers Conservancy. The acquisition is key to expanding public recreation opportunities along the river.
Visitors to Grand Teton contribute $597M to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: MOOSE, WY - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2.8 million visitors to Grand Teton National Park in 2022 spent $597 million in gateway communities on items such as gas, camping, groceries, hotel, recreation, restaurants, retail and transportation. This spending supported 7,610 jobs, $267 million in labor income, $438 million in value added and $757 million in economic output in local communities.
Dare County Schools opens Aviation Lab at Wright Brothers National Memorial
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. - Dare County Schools (DCS) and the National Park Service (NPS) announced the opening of First Flight High School’s Aviation Lab at Wright Brothers National Memorial (WBNM) during an open house this afternoon.
Goodloe House
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: The Goodloe Alumni House on the campus of Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The property is significant as the home of Don Speed Smith Goodloe, the first principal of the Maryland Normal and Industrial School (now Bowie State University), the state's first post-secondary institution for Black students and a HBCU.
Prescribed Fire in the Mt. Dellenbaugh Area September 7-11, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: ST GEORGE, UT - Visitors to the remote Mt. Dellenbaugh area of GC-Parashant National Monument should expect to encounter wildland fire operations starting September 7 through the 11, 2023 with monitoring of the treated area through September 20.
Lionfish in Biscayne National Park
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Background. *. Indo-Pacific Lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles) the first exotic marine fish to be considered “invasive" in the Atlantic Ocean. *. They are native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans and the Red Sea and were likely introduced to the Atlantic via the ornamental fish trade/aquarium releases...
Grand Canyon National Park initiates water conservation measures for South Rim
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim of the park. This is due to diminished water supplies. Crews continue to investigate challenges with water treatment and cannot pump water from Roaring Springs to the South Rim to replenish water stores. They are working to reestablish water treatment and insure drinking water is safe for the public.
Minimal Fire Growth on Sourdough Fire - Some Areas, Trails, and Camps Reopen
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: With cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and light rains over several days, the Sourdough Fire has had minimal growth and low areas of heat. The fire remains at 6,234 acres with 25% containment.
Massacre at the 1972 Olympic Games
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: The David Berger National Memorial is a sculpture that honors the memory of David Berger, an American/Israeli citizen who was one of the 11 Israeli athletes murdered at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. The Memorial is located on the grounds of the Mandel Jewish Community Center in Cleveland. This article details the tragedy.
Dyea NPS Campground Reopened with Bear Advisory in Effect
By Interior Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service Campground in Dyea has reopened to the public. The campground was closed on Aug. 23, 2023, due to bear activity, property damage, and concerns over public safety.